The Power Of Nature Photography For Bird Conservation

Wednesday, June 8, 7:00 pm, presented by Lloyd Library and Museum, 917 Plum Street

“A picture is worth a thousand words” goes the famous adage, and it’s especially true in this technologically and graphically driven age. Photography is an effective vehicle to illustrate the beauty and intricacy of Nature, expose people to new facets of natural history, and by extension promote an interest in conservation. Photographic imagery has revolutionized survey protocols, as evidenced by massive data repositories such as iNaturalist, and greatly reduced the need for physical collections of specimens. Effective imagery can bring the Lilliputian details of a ruby-crowned kinglet to bear for all to see, expose the suave allure of a cedar waxwing, or capture the brutish glare of a hunting raptor. This pictorial talk, by noted author and photographer Jim McCormac, will explore the ways in which imagery can be used to promote and document birds.

This event, presented by Lloyd Library, is free and open to the public, both in person and by Zoom. Pre-registration is required, however – go to Lloyd’s website, at https://lloydlibrary.org/event/the-power-of-nature-photography-birds/ to register.